Robodebt used data-matching algorithms in an attempt to identify the overpayment of social security benefits, but it wrongly accused many people of owing the government money.
abc.net.au/news/albanese-to-announce-details-of-robodebt-royal-commission/101369576The federal government will on Thursday unveil details of a royal commission into the failed Robodebt scheme,PM Anthony Albanese and three ministers will announce the details of a royal commission into Robodebt on Thursday morning
The announcement will be made in Sydney on Thursday morning by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and three of his ministers. Last year, the Federal Court approved a $1.8 billion settlement between victims and the federal government. Labor and the Greens have repeatedly declared a royal commission is necessary. In opposition, Anthony Albanese said robodebt was a "human tragedy".
Former prime minister Scott Morrison was the social services minister when the program was set up, but he has rejected suggestions he was to blame for problems with it.
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